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Chicago Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,480 at the 2020 census. [2] It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Its nicknames include "The Crossroads of the Nation", "The Heights", and “The Hill”. [3]
The City of Chicago Heights, in partnership with the IL Dept. of Public Health, is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, January 15th, 11 AM-3 PM at City Hall, 1601 Chicago Rd. Click-on the link to schedule an appointment.
- Union Street Gallery
- Joe Orr Woods
- Thorn Creek Trail
- Evil Horse Brewing Company
- Marcus Chicago Heights Cinema
- Sauk Trail Woods
- Park Forest Aqua Center
- Old Plank Road Trail
- Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery
- Indian Hill Woods
This vital arts hub for Chicago Heights is also in one of the city’s most treasured historic buildings. This Colonial Revival building, with white terra cotta ornamentation, was built for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in 1927, before closing in the 1940s to become a furniture store. Run by an artists’ collaborative, the Union Street G...
Right in the heart of Chicago Heights there’s a Cook County Forest Preserve along the banks of Thorn Creek. As we’ll see, this has a trail system running through it, making it super convenient to set off on a walk, bike ride or cross-country ski trip in calming nature, while still in the middle of the city. To the southwest the trail continues into...
This trail system has almost 30 miles of paved and unpaved paths, tracing the watercourse of the same name. Much of the trail travels through Chicago Heights in a northeasterly direction along the green corridor that hugs the creek’s banks, which can be surprisingly steep in places. On the way is an ever-changing series of habitats, from woodland t...
The Chicago area is a craft beer paradise with hundreds of breweries, and in Chicago Heights there’s a highly rated craft brewery a couple of miles along Illinois Route 1. Even though the Evil Horse was only established in 2016 it has already picked up a raft of awards at the Illinois Beer Festival and Indiana Brewers’ Cup. The location is pretty s...
The local movie theater is part of the Marcus chain, which has locations all over the Midwest. The Chicago Heights bench has recently been given a refit, and the auditoriums now have special DreamLounger seating. These extra-cushioned chairs go back to a full recline at the touch of a button and have a full seven feet of legroom between rows. Real ...
Part of that chain of nature preserves on Thorn Creek, Sauk Trail Woods is a patchwork of six individual preserves on or near the shore of Sauk Trail Lake. Something unusual about these habitats is the steepness of the terrain, which descends quite sharply down a ravine to the banks of Thorn Creek. Much of the landscape is covered with forest, alth...
Five minutes away from Chicago Heights is a public outdoor pool complex that has welcomed swimmers since 1952. The Park Forest Aqua Center combines three pools on one site, with a lap pool where adults can exercise, a zero-depth toddler pool with a sandy area and a large wading pool accompanied by a 160-foot slide, two drop slides and a 15-foot cli...
Chicago Heights is the eastern trailhead for a 21-mile rail trail that takes you west in almost a straight line to Joliet. The route is on the right-of-way of a planned, but never realized, plank road that in 1855 became a section of the Joliet and Northern Indiana Railroad. This line was already in decline in the early 20th century and had been co...
A thrilling showcase for local artistic talent, this regional gallery in nearby Park Forest puts on six or seven expertly curated exhibitions each year. These feature pieces by juried artists in a wide range of media, and their work is often sold at the gift shop. There you can find original and unusual pieces in glass, ceramics, metal and mixed me...
North of Sauk Trail Woods is another Cook County forest preserve, encompassing both banks of the meandering Thorn Creek. Surrounded by peaceful residential areas, the preserve is mostly oak-hickory forest, which you can explore along the multi-use Thorn Creek Trail, which continues along the west bank of the watercourse. On the east side of the pre...
Chicago Heights, city, Cook county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It is a suburb of Chicago, about 30 miles (50 km) south of downtown. The city’s name derives from its proximity to Chicago and its elevation, which averages 95 feet (29 metres) above the surrounding area.
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Aug 24, 2024 · Chicago Heights, a vibrant city in Illinois, offers a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's always something new to explore. Here are 30 must-visit places in Chicago Heights.
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Chicago Heights, IL. Cook County, 26 miles S of the Loop. Chicago Heights is located six miles from the Indiana border at the crossroads of Lincoln Highway (Route 30) and Dixie Highway (Hubbard's Trail).
